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LaLiga Confirms Villarreal–Barcelona Match in Miami on Dec. 20 After UEFA Exception

The fixture would mark the first official European league game staged abroad, with LaLiga saying only minor formalities remain before final sign-off.

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El Villarreal vs. Barcelona del 20 de diciembre será en Miami.
Villarreal v Barcelona will now take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States

Overview

  • UEFA granted a one-off approval for the relocation despite its opposition to overseas league matches, and formal clearances from FIFA and U.S. authorities are still expected.
  • Pre-sale registration is open, with Hard Rock Stadium advertising a presale on October 21 and general ticket sales set for October 22.
  • Villarreal will be the nominal home team at Hard Rock Stadium, and the club will cover travel and tickets for season-ticket holders who attend or offer a 30% season-ticket discount to those who do not travel.
  • Fan groups, Real Madrid and the players’ union maintain their objections on competitive balance and fan access, and Spain’s government has examined possible interventions.
  • LaLiga president Javier Tebas defended the move as a global showcase and said the league will run a U.S. promotional tour in the weeks leading up to the game.